noun
- alternative proposals made in response to original proposals, especially in negotiations or discussions
Usage: plural form of counterproposal
Examples
- The union rejected management’s offer and submitted three counterproposals.
- After reviewing the initial plan, the committee prepared several counterproposals.
- The negotiators spent hours discussing various counterproposals before reaching an agreement.
- Her counterproposals addressed the main concerns raised during the meeting.
- The city council will vote on the developer’s counterproposals next week.
- Both sides presented counterproposals that included significant compromises.